What's the problem?

Many racial and ethnic groups face steep obstacles and barriers to living healthy and prosperous lives.  The threads of structural and institutional racism stand at the root of such barriers and are deeply woven in society. Racial differences in power, status, and access to opportunities are just a few examples. The pathways connecting structural racism to health are complex and multidimensional.
 

Why does it matter?

In Cuyahoga County, we believe that all people should have the opportunity to live healthy and prosperous lives.

We understand that our values shape the policies and systems that either create barriers and disadvantages for some or promote prosperity for all. Our current policies and systems create barriers for certain populations that lead to unfair differences in health outcomes; differences that impact us all in Cuyahoga County. By addressing the unfair policies and systems in Cuyahoga County, we will be able to uphold values that we all believe in. We will be able to eliminate structural barriers for communities of color and create a Cuyahoga County where all people are healthy and thriving.